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Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks

Dec 20, 2024, 1:30 AM · National Hockey League
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Mikheyev stars as the Blackhawks beat the Kraken 3-1 for their 3rd straight win

Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as Chicago closed out a perfect three-game homestand. Nolan Allan added his first career goal in the third period.

It's the first three-game win streak for the Blackhawks since they won five in a row in February 2023.

Seattle lost for the fourth time in five games and has managed just two goals during a three-game losing streak.

Kaapo Kakko made his Seattle debut after he was acquired in a trade with the New York Rangers, and Yanni Gourde returned after missing three games with a lower-body injury. But the Kraken were limited to Ryker Evans' fourth goal 11:26 into the third period.

Chicago jumped in front in the second. Teravainen sent a pass toward the net and it banked in off Mikheyev’s left leg at 10:54.

Teravainen picked up another assist on Mikheyev's sixth goal 6:06 into the third.

Mikheyev has four goals during a three-game scoring streak. Teravainen has seven assists in his last three games.

Takeaways Kraken: Kakko gives Seattle a big body who can get to the front of the net, but it's going to take some time to develop chemistry with his new teammates.

Blackhawks: Improved to 4-3-0 since Anders Sorensen took over as interim coach. The team appears to be enjoying Sorensen's more aggressive style.

Key moment Allan lifted Chicago to a 3-1 lead when he scored with 4:49 left.

Key stat Chicago has killed off 31 consecutive power plays over the last 11 games. Seattle went 0 for 3 with the man advantage.

Up next Seattle is at Vegas on Saturday night. Chicago visits Calgary on Saturday for the opener of a three-game trip.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 2nd Period 10:54 Ilya Mikheyev Goal (5) Deflected, assists: Teuvo Teravainen (13)
Goal 3rd Period 6:06 Ilya Mikheyev Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Teuvo Teravainen (14), Tyler Bertuzzi (6)
Goal 3rd Period 11:26 Ryker Evans Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Oliver Bjorkstrand (12), Brandon Montour (13)
Goal 3rd Period 15:11 Nolan Allan Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Ryan Donato (8), Connor Murphy (12)

Statistics

SEA CHI
4 Blocked Shots 10
26 Hits 19
2 Takeaways 3
27 Shots 24
0 Power Play Goals 0
3 Power Play Opportunities 2
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
35 Faceoffs Won 26
57.4 Faceoff Win Percent 42.6
8 Giveaways 9
4 Total Penalties 5
8 Penalty Minutes 10
Chicago Blackhawks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Alec Martinez, D Out Apr 6
Colton Dach, C Out Apr 4
Jason Dickinson, C Out Mar 25
Seattle Kraken Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE

Game Information

United Center
1:30 AM, Fri, Dec 20, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
Attendance: 18,991 | Capacity:

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 47 22 102 8
Los Angeles 44 23 97 9
Edmonton 44 27 93 5
Calgary 36 27 85 13
Vancouver 35 29 83 13
Anaheim 33 35 74 8
Seattle 33 38 72 6
San Jose 20 46 50 10

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 52 21 108 4
Dallas 50 22 105 5
Colorado 47 27 98 4
St. Louis 43 28 93 7
Minnesota 42 29 91 7
Utah 35 30 82 12
Nashville 27 42 62 8
Chicago 22 45 54 10
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